T-- Ain't no such thing as "just" a door gunner. I flew with a different co-pilot every day, but I hand picked my CC and DG and flew with them every mission. If I was forced to fly a mission missing either a co-pilot or leaving a CC or DG behind, the co-pilot would lose every time. Just in case no one adequately expressed this sentiment to you, you and your bretheren were highly regarded and much appreciated! --Bill


It's the hunt, not the kill.